Past projects 12
V.I.P. Desk: Celebrating Hard Work and Leadership!
Funded Mar 7, 2025I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in making the VIP Desk a reality for my students! The moment they saw the setup, their faces lit up with excitement. The Student of the Week now has a special place to sit, complete with fun supplies, a comfy chair, and the exciting privilege of inviting a friend to join them.
This project has made a huge impact on our classroom culture. Students are more motivated than ever to show kindness, work hard, and be leaders, all in hopes of earning a spot at the VIP Desk. They feel valued and celebrated in a way that goes beyond academics—it's about confidence, recognition, and encouragement.
Because of you, my students are experiencing the joy of being acknowledged for their efforts. Thank you for investing in their success and for making our classroom a place where hard work and leadership are rewarded. Your kindness is shaping their learning experience in ways that will stay with them for years to come!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Blumstein
Crafting Essentials!
Funded May 6, 2024Thank you so much for your generous support in providing us with the Cricut machine and storage cart. These tools have truly transformed our classroom experience.
The Cricut machine has opened up a world of creativity for my second graders. We have been using it to create custom stickers, magnets, and personalized bookmarks! The students were thrilled when they first saw the Cricut in action, and their excitement has not waned since. They eagerly come up with new projects, and their sense of pride in their work is evident. One student exclaimed, "I can't believe we made this ourselves!" It's amazing to see them so engaged and enthusiastic about learning.
The storage cart has been equally valuable. It keeps all of our supplies organized and accessible, allowing students to independently access materials for their projects. This setup has encouraged them to take responsibility for their own learning and has promoted a sense of autonomy in the classroom.
Thanks to your contribution, my students are developing skills in design, organization, and teamwork. They are exploring their creativity and expressing themselves in new and exciting ways. These experiences will stay with them for years to come, building their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Blumstein
This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 2 other donors.Getting Craftier With Cricut!
Funded May 9, 2023My students are elated with the new Cricut materials an the endless possibilities. When they first saw the materials they couldn't wait to get started on creating projects.
The most recent project was for our Red Ribbon Week. The theme was "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free. " We brainstormed ideas and came up with the idea of making shirts for everyone to wear on our parade. We took the theme and designed our own shirts "BEE kind to your mind. Live Drug Free. " We also created bees using the cricut design space.
Our banner was a success and our shirts were a hit. Everyone loved them and wanted a shirt for themselves. We won first place for our grade level.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Blumstein
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and one other donor.Getting Crafty With Cricut Part 2!
Funded Mar 13, 2022Thank you so much for your generosity. It has enabled me to create beautiful displays for my classroom, which my students thoroughly enjoy. I have created calendar magnets. My students love changing the date every day. I have also created magnets with their names on it to display on our classroom door. The kids love being a part of creating displays in our classroom. In small groups, they come up and they are a part of the creating process. They also choose the materials, and watch how it transforms into something we use in our classroom on a daily basis. Thanks to you, the donors, for making our classroom more fun, engaging, and lively.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Blumstein
Getting Crafty With Cricut!
Funded Mar 9, 2022The Cricut Maker has permitted me and my students to design and customize our own crafts. This amazing equipment has allowed my students' imaginations to have no limit.
The Cricut has been used by the students to create engaging hands-on projects. For example, the kids created a one of a kind Mother's Day gift that was a big hit! The cricut cut their silhouettes and then they glued it to a canvas that they painted.
It has also made our classroom more appealing. The Cricut created customized art bags and end of year bags. We even made a class shirt that we have worn on field trips and the kids have them to treasure for a long time.
Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your donations have brightened the lives of many children.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Blumstein
Lights! "Camera!" Action!
Funded Sep 16, 2020Thank you so much for your interest in my students' education. I wish you could have seen their faces when I first showed them the document camera in use. They were beyond excited and kept asking: "When can we use it?" So, now We use the document camera daily and the kids love it. They can now share their work more easily. Even my reluctant "sharers" are now eager to come up and use the document camera to show their classmates their work.
We use it to share artwork, journaling, and so much more. I use it to model and demonstrate what I need them to do. The possibilities are endless. Thank you again for your support and adding a touch of excitement to our learning, especially, in these trying times.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Blumstein
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 5 other donors.Keep Calm and Write On!
Funded Sep 11, 2018Thank you so much for your donation and inspiring words! My students absolutely LOVE the resources we have received with the "Keep Calm and Write On!" project. My students are using the resources to write everything from friendly letters to poems, to wonderful and inventive stories! The writing center has become the favorite spot in our classroom. The kids beg me to let them go to the writing center, always asking: "What can we write next?" Thank you again for your generosity and for helping to inspire young minds.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Blumstein
Dream in Color
Funded Feb 7, 2018Because of your generosity and support, our project was fully funded. Thank you so much for your donation of the color printer toward our class. Please note that your donation is truly appreciated.
My students love seeing their projects come to life in full color! We made end of year invitation for the parents, we made labels for our folders, newsletters, printed pictures, and so much more.
Thank you again for your gracious support.
"Leading a child to learning's treasures
Gives a teacher untold pleasures!"
Author unknown”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Blumstein
Concentrate and HEAR!
Funded Oct 14, 2016Thank you again for your support and generosity towards my project. My students love technology and are loving the new microphone in the classroom! By using technology in our classroom, it has motivated the kids to want to share and participate more.
They love hearing their voices through the microphone! It is fun to watch their faces when they come up to use it!
I especially love seeing the students who before the microphone did not want to come up and share. Now everyone shares! What's more, all the kids are more than eager to share their projects, writing, and so much more. All thanks to the newest member of our class, the microphone!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Blumstein
Life Is A Box of Colors!
Funded Mar 21, 2014I want to thank you once again for your dedication and support of public education. Thank you for your generosity. My students were so excited when we received the color printer and ink cartridges. They couldn't wait to create their projects!
My students and I are using the color printer/scanner to create newsletters, print pictures, and give life to their projects. They love to wait by the printer and are always in awe of how the finished project turns out.
This project has boosted my teaching because it gives me more opportunities to use technology in the classroom by using a color printer and scanner. I am able to teach my students how to scan their projects and print in color! They are amazed each time. For my students, they enjoy learning even more because knowing that they can create projects using color excites them. We use graphics, clip art, and other media to enhance their projects. The possibilities are endless.
Thank you again for your generosity and support to my project.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Blumstein